Compulsory Music License for Events: Delhi HC Rules Against PPL’s Licensing Practices
In a case between Al Hamd Tradenation and PPL, the Delhi High Court ruled that Al Hamd is entitled to a compulsory license because PPL refused to grant…
Compulsory License
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Natco withdraws compulsory license, signs agreement with Eli Lilly for Barcitinib; Patent Office notifies extension of timelines and more
Natco Pharma has withdrawn its compulsory license application for Baricitinib following an agreement with Eli Lilly. The Indian Patent Office has extended procedural deadlines, and other significant updates…
Natco files compulsory license request; USA approves temporary patent waiver; Ericsson and Samsung settle dispute and more
Natco seeks a compulsory license for Baricitinib, while the USA backs a temporary COVID-19 vaccine patent waiver. The EU critiques the US approach, and Ericsson and Samsung resolve…
Is today a Happy World IP Day?
This post analyses World IP Day amid the COVID-19 pandemic, questioning whether intellectual property systems have supported or hindered access to vital medicines. It highlights the limited measures…
CPI(M) asks Government to issue compulsory license for Remdesivir, EPO creates search strategies to help fight against COVID-19 and more patent news
The CPI(M) has urged the Indian government to issue a compulsory license for Remdesivir to facilitate generic manufacturing. Additionally, the EPO has developed new patent search strategies for…
Licensing Copyrights in India
This post examines the legal framework governing copyright licensing in India, highlighting the distinctions between assignments and licenses. It outlines key license types issued by the Copyright Board,…
Compulsory License for “Not working”
This post discusses the legal grounds for granting compulsory licenses when patented drugs are not locally worked in India, as revealed through recent Form 27 compliance issues. It…
Music Broadcast Pvt. Ltd. v. Super Cassette Industries Ltd.
The case examines whether the Copyright Board can issue interim orders and fix royalties in ongoing disputes under Section 31 of the Copyright Act. The court affirmed the…
Patent Troll in India?
The post analyses whether the patent troll business model is viable in India, considering the legal requirements for working patents and enforcement hurdles. It highlights the key challenges…
BananaIP’s Patents for Inventors, Automatic Panipuri patent, Artificial heart patents, Qualcomm vs Apple, and more.
This weekly update presents key developments in Indian patent news, featuring patent office statistics, unique inventions, and major infringement cases. Noteworthy events and structured insights are included for…